Years ago Quote by Yehuda Amichai
““Spy (1973) Many years ago, I was sent to spy out the land beyond the age of thirty. And I stayed there and didn’t go back to my senders, so as not to be made to tell about this land and made to lie.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Spy” (1973) by Yehuda Amichai
A poet describes a secret mission beyond ordinary life, choosing silence over betrayal, highlighting the cost of truth and loyalty.
In simple terms: Choosing silence protects truth but isolates the spy.
Key Takeaway
Consider the price of truth versus loyalty.
Themes
truth
loyalty
silence
exile
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
poetic
ethical
When to use this quote
- war reporting
- whistleblowing
- personal conscience
Key Concepts
ethical dilemma
personal sacrifice
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does silence protect, and what does it cost?
- When is truth worth the risk?
A Different Perspective
Silence may erode personal connection and mental health.
![“[The Dalai Lama] told me some years ago, "I've made every concession to China, and I've been as open and tolerant as I could, and still things get worse in Tibet." If you look at it from one point of view, as he himself says, his monastic position of forbearance and nonviolence hasn't reaped any…” quote by Pico Iyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fe/pico-iyer-1252_benefits_the-dalai-lama-told-me-some-years-ago-i_678.jpg)
